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Main course · British

Spelt and Roast Chicken Grain Bowl with British Greens

45 min Serves 4 ~356 kcal/serving ~£6.80 (£1.70/serving) Dairy-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 200 g spelt
  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 150 g spring greens, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
356 kcal
Protein
28.5 g
Carbohydrate
33.5 g
of which sugars
1.7 g
Fat
10.4 g
of which saturates
1.7 g
Fibre
7.2 g
Salt
0.15 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the spelt and simmer in plenty of water for 25-30 minutes until tender, then drain.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken breast fillets and pan-fry in a little of the olive oil for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through with no pink remaining, then rest for 3 minutes and slice.

  3. 3

    Wilt the spring greens in a splash of water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.

  4. 4

    Spoon the spelt into bowls and top with the spring greens and sliced chicken.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  6. 6

    Season to taste and serve.

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